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Winter weather shelters: Warming stations and overnight shelters open in Baldwin, Mobile counties
There are several warming centers and stations open in Mobile ahead of winter weather that will chill southern Alabama starting Sunday evening. Waterfront Rescue Mission Opens Jan. 18 … more
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Will it snow on the Alabama Gulf Coast? Tips for Extreme Cold Watch for all Baldwin County
Snow at the beach? Possibly. While it’s still early to know exactly where and how much snow will fall in southern Alabama, we know for sure it’s going to be really, really cold next … more
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Eastern Shore high schools get renovated turf fields
Two Baldwin County high schools are kicking off 2025 with upgraded athletic facilities. According to a news release, Sports Turf Company recently completed renovations to the fields and tracks … more
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Scooter's Coffee brings fast, friendly service to Daphne with new location
Coffee lovers in Baldwin County have something to celebrate as Scooter's Coffee has opened its doors at 26136 State Highway 181 in Daphne. The new location, which began serving customers on … more
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Fairhope Public Utilities recognized for hurricane recovery efforts in Florida
The Fairhope Public Utility Electric Department has earned a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its role in restoring power to Florida communities in the wake of … more
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Keith Glines speaks in August 2024 at Hatch’s first-ever Medical Innovation Cohort Finale from its “Powered by Bessel” accelerator program, a showcase where eight start-ups pitched their companies to potential investors and community stakeholders after a 10-week program.
Glines takes lead at Hatch Fairhope
Hatch Fairhope, Baldwin County's innovation hub for entrepreneurship and technology, recently announced leadership transitions to drive its next phase of growth. Rick Miller, director since … more
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Eastern Shore Republican Women marks membership surge
Amid recent growth, Eastern Shore Republican Women (ESRW) has secured the No. 1 membership ranking among Alabama Republican women's organizations. With a surge of 195 new members in 2024, ESRW … more
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Market By The Bay back open in Fairhope, takes over former Dragonfly Foodbar downtown
FAIRHOPE — Market By The Bay has returned to Fairhope to bring its seafood selection back to the city's growing restaurant arsenal. The original Fairhope location resided near South Greeno … more
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Gulf Shores boys, Daphne girls win at Baldwin County Wrestling Championships
The annual Baldwin County Championships for high school wrestling was held at Robertsdale High School over the weekend. On the boys side, Gulf Shores edged out Daphne to claim first overall as a … more
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Eastern Shore's Dogwood Trail Pageant set for Jan. 18
The 65th-annual Dogwood Trail Pageant and Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Eastern Shore Optimist Club, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Fairhope Civic Center. Forty-five … more
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Eastern Shores Masters Swimming donates $1,500 to Fairhope Rotary Youth Club
The Eastern Shores Masters Swimming (ESMS) team recently donated $1,500 to the Fairhope Rotary Youth Club during the club's annual Christmas dinner. Team members Carrie French and Chris Shrader … more
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Fairhope approves emergency repairs to Section Street following weekend rains
During an emergency meeting on Dec. 30, 2024, Fairhope City Council approved a $700,000 resolution to repair major damages to Section Street after heavy storms over that weekend. Public Works … more
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Fairhope police investigate bomb threat downtown amid New Year's celebrations
Local authorities investigated a bomb threat in Fairhope leading up the city's New Year's Eve celebration. On the evening of Dec. 31, 2024, the Fairhope Police Department cordoned off a section … more
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Commentary from GCM's Micah Green: Sugar Bowl marks quick attempted return to normalcy after deadly New Orleans attack
Riley Leonard and the Fighting Irish left Caesars Superdome Jan. 2 with smiles, a trophy and the knowledge that the Allstate Sugar Bowl would not be their last game of the season, but everyone's … more
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Fairhope's Riley Leonard shines on Sugar Bowl field with humble reminder from Mom
NEW ORLEANS — Riley Leonard's mom has sent him one text before every game since high school — "You suck!" The Notre Dame quarterback, who has been receiving praise in every shape and … more
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PHOTOS: Notre Dame beats Georgia in Sugar Bowl, Fairhope's Riley Leonard named Offensive MVP
Sweet, sweet victory. Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard flipped and flew all over the Caesars Superdome field to lead the Fighting Irish to a 23-10 win over Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl CFP … more
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Martie Duncan’s ‘The Alabama 100 Best’: A guide to Alabama’s top recipes, restaurants and road trips
Finding culinary gems in your city or a road trip away just got easier. Martie Duncan's fifth book, "The Alabama 100 Best Recipes, Restaurants & Road Trips," is on shelves and has everything … more
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PHOTOS: Fairhope's Riley Leonard at Media Day, practice before Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
Notre Dame, led by Fairhope alum Riley Leonard, and Georgia attended Media Day and practice in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 30 and 31, 2024, ahead of … more
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Gulf Coast Media's top stories of 2024, according to our readers
We reported. You read. Before the times of the internet, it was nearly impossible to determine how many people read a specific story. They simply "took the paper." Focus groups, reader feedback … more
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Hope Community's inaugural 5K to be Jan. 4 in Fairhope
Runners and community members alike are gearing up for the inaugural "Our Roots Run Deep" 5K race set to take place Jan. 4 in the historic Fairhope South neighborhood. Hosted by Hope Community … more
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